sanctuary
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From rented space in a former nightclub in Beijing that Jin converted into a sanctuary, the church grew rapidly alongside growing interest in Christianity in China.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
But Brown, who died in 2022 aged 95, was evacuated to Pontyates during World War Two and later spoke fondly of the place she found sanctuary in as a 12-year-old.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Dorsainvil appeared to be in shock while sitting solemnly beside Pastor Carl Ruby, a leader of local advocacy coalition Springfield G92, in the sanctuary of Central Christian Church.
From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026
Currently, around 50 animals are still living at the sanctuary, which does not require a license to operate.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
A smaller group of younger chimps goes out into a small forest patch near the sanctuary with one of the Congolese keepers.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
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